Nation's favourite walk
Post categories: National Trust,Ìýwalking
| 10:39 UK time, Monday, 17 October 2011
The National Trust have enlisted eight celebrities, including the comedian Omid Djalili, the best selling crime-writer Val McDermid and Time Team's archaeologist Francis Pryor to find the .
Representing Wales is celebrity weather presenter, Sian Lloyd who chose Powis Castle for her favourite walk.
Powis Castle, near Welshpool was left to The National Trust in 1952 by the 4th Earl of Powis. It dates back to the 12th century and was originally built by Welsh Princes.
During the Civil War, it supported the Royalist cause and was captured by Parliamentary forces in 1644. It wasn't returned to the Herbert family (who purchased it in 1587) until the restoration of the monarchy in 1661.
'Nowadays its gardens with terraces, lead statues, yew hedges and fine lawns are considered by many people to be the best in Wales'.
Sian Lloyd at Powis Castle. Image by Richard Williams - National Trust.
"I think hand on heart I would have to say the redness of Powis Castle is what appeals to me" she said.
"I know it's been described as Italian terracotta, dusky pink or whatever, but forget that, Powis Castle is a red castle, especially in autumn!"
The results will be announced in the New Year so .
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